Example sentences of "[be] [adj] to hold the " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is always dangerous to prophesy , but I am prepared to do so and say that it will not be possible to hold the pound at DM2.95 . |
| 2 | In the discussion which followed the Zuwaya argued that five hours had passed and they had elected no one : in view of the late hour and the irregularities ( another Magharba member of the local Assembly , doubling as an electoral officer , was suspected of cheating and was escorted out by police ) it would be better to hold the elections another day . |
| 3 | You need to be able to hold the board in one position without it drifting downwind and also to sail backwards which is invaluable in tight situations . |
| 4 | His great skill is to be able to hold the ball back without changing his action . |
| 5 | To win people 's respect you must be able to hold the job down . |
| 6 | As a result of these regulations , you will be able to hold the package holiday organiser for any shortcomings in the facilities and standards of the foreign hotel . |
| 7 | Luce dialled the number of the gallery , remarking , ‘ She 'll be at work , but Liz should be able to hold the fort it necessary . ’ |
| 8 | C4 's chief executive , Michael Grade , commented : ‘ All of Britain will be backing Nigel Short and it would be wonderful to hold the championships here . |
| 9 | This will provide that any university postholder ( but normally a professor or reader ) will be eligible to hold the headship for periods of up to five years and some professors and readers will be required to serve as head if asked by Council . |
| 10 | However , in extreme cases it may be necessary to hold the client face down , a degree of weight being applied to the upper back . |
| 11 | If , however , the stimulus is a recurring one , then presumably one dose of the remedy would not necessarily be sufficient to hold the system in balance , as repeated assaults are being experienced . |